8/10/2026 Committee Meeting

The Beauregard Parish School Board held a committee meeting on August 10, 2026, which included discussions from the Finance Committee and the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, received financial reports highlighting a 6% decrease in MFP funding and mixed sales tax collections, and approved the salary schedules for the 2026-2027 school year. They also approved continuing a retention stipend for teachers and counselors and awarded sealed bids totaling $139,921.02 for cafeteria equipment at three schools, funded through bond 25. The Buildings and Grounds Committee approved their previous meeting minutes and provided updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, including renovations at multiple schools, installation of digital marquees, and completion of the Ritter football field. They discussed challenges with traffic flow near South Boulevard High School and plans to develop a new road to alleviate congestion, seeking capital outlay funding and potential state support. The board emphasized the importance of proactive planning and funding to address infrastructure and safety concerns. No votes or motions related to new contracts beyond the cafeteria equipment bids were noted.